Summer Fete
Summer Fete 2024
Join us Wednesday, July 3, 5:00 - 10:30 p.m. for what has become the true "ringing in" of Independence Day in the Twin Cities.
This festival, which culminates in one of the State of Minnesota's largest fireworks displays, takes place annually on July 3 at Normandale Lake Park, W. 84th Street and Normandale Blvd.
2024 Music on the Main Stage
- 5 - 8 p.m. - The Covers, the Twin Cities' best live party band
- 8:30 - 10 p.m. - Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, one of Minnesota's best community orchestras.
- 8:40 p.m. - Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs, national anthem
All times approximate.
Fireworks at Dusk
Capping another great evening of Summer Fete fun is the annual fireworks display. It starts around dusk – shortly after 10 p.m.
The pyrotechnics this year will continue our tradition as one of the best and biggest fireworks shows in the state. Bloomington's fireworks displays are one of the few to feature 10-inch shells!
Look towards the Hyland Lake Ski Jump from virtually anywhere around the event site to see this spectacular aerial display launched from Chalet Road.
Summer Fete features culinary delights for almost any taste. There are old favorites, classic festival options and some new choices this year!
2024 Food and Beverage Options
Alphabetical
- Amazing Momo (Tibetan dumplings)
- Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
- Blue Loon Concessions (Corndogs, burgers, cheese curds, mini donuts and more)
- Carnival Concessions
- Coastal Coolers
- Drew’s Mini Donuts
- Eggroll Queen
- El Mexicano Grill
- GI Joe's (Brats, Burgers, Dogs and more)
- Grandpa Steve's Kettle Corn
- Heavy Metal Grill (Rockin' tacos)
- Hometown Creamery
- Hydration Shuttle (Variety of uniquely refreshing beverages)
- KCM Eggrolls (Eggrolls, wontons, and dumplings)
- Kraz'd Foodnatik MN (Healthy, tasty snacks, appetizers, entrees and desserts)
- Market Bar B Q (BBQ favorites)
- Minnesnowii Shave Ice
- Muddy Tiger (Indian street food)
- O’Neil Amusements (Cheese curds)
- Pharoah's Gyros
- Potter's Pasties
- Russel's Traveling Kitchen (Sandwiches including the famous Pho French Dip)
- Sambusa Samosa
- Samurai Teppanyaki (Japanese appetizers and entrees)
- Soul to Soul BBQ
- Street Eats Grill
- Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy (Gourmet cotton candy)
- Taqueria El Patron (Tacos and other traditional Mexican options)
- Tot Boss (tasty tater tot concoctions)
- Vic's Kettle Corn
- William Cookie Company
By Zone
Zone A
- Coastal Coolers
- O’Neil Amusements (Cheese curds)
- KCM Eggrolls (Eggrolls, wontons, and dumplings)
- Hometown Creamery
Zone B
- Amazing Momo (Tibetan dumplings)
- Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
- Eggroll Queen
- GI Joe's (Brats, Burgers, Dogs and more)
- Heavy Metal Grill (Rockin' tacos)
- Hydration Shuttle (Variety of uniquely refreshing beverages)
- Kraz'd Foodnatik MN (Healthy, tasty snacks, appetizers, entrees and desserts)
- Market Bar B Q (BBQ favorites)
- Muddy Tiger (Indian street food)
- Pharoah's Gyros
- Potter's Pasties
- Russel's Traveling Kitchen (Sandwiches including the famous Pho French Dip)
- Samurai Teppanyaki (Japanese appetizers and entrees)
- Street Eats Grill
- Taqueria El Patron (Tacos and other traditional Mexican options)
- Tot Boss
Zone C
- Drew’s Mini Donuts
- El Mexicano Grill
- Minnesnowii Shave Ice
- O’Neil Amusements (Cheese curds)
- Sambusa Samosa
- Sweet Clouds Cotton Candy (Gourmet cotton candy)
Zone D
- Big Bell Ice Cream
- Blue Loon Concessions (Corndogs, burgers, cheese curds, mini donuts and more)
- Carnival Concessions
- Soul to Soul BBQ
- Vic's Kettle Corn
- William Cookie Company
The 84th Street Kids Stage and Family Fun Zone will feature the best in family-friendly entertainment. Check out the schedule below and plan for an evening of high-energy fun!
2024 Performance Schedule
- 5 - 6 p.m. - Hooperina, amazing hula hoop artistry.
- One-hour stage show followed by special two-hour station in the Fun Zone.
- 6:20 - 7:20 p.m. - Todd'n'Tina, award-winning, fun, goofy children's music.
- 7:40 - 9 p.m. - Rachael Kroog's patriotic kids' show.
All times approximate.
2024 Family Fun Zone Partners and Activities
- Face painting (2 stations)
- Fairy Hair Dreams hair glitter
- Balloon animals (2 stations)
- Caricatures (2 stations)
- Temporary Tattoos (2 stations)
- Akagi Jiu-Jitsu
- Bloomington Scouting
- Bloomington Robotics Team
- Bloomington Public Schools - ISD 271
- Bloomington United Soccer Club
- International Spanish Language Academy
- Jefferson Mites Hockey
Directions to Summer Fete
From the West:
Take 494 East and take the E Bush Lake Rd exit. Take a left on E Bush Lake Rd and then left onto American Blvd. Take a right onto Normandale Lake Blvd. Follow the road and lane closures.
From the East:
Take 494 West and take the Normandale Blvd exit. Take the first right onto 84th Street. Follow the road and lane closures.
From the South:
Take 35W North and take the 494 West exit. Then take the Normandale Blvd exit. Take the first right onto 84th Street. Follow the road and lane closures.
From the North:
Take Hwy 100 South past 494 where it turns into Normandale Blvd. Take a right onto 84th Street. Follow the road and lane closures.
Download a PDF of the Summer Fete 2024 map.
Merchandise Purchases Help Too!
In addition to sponsorships, merchandise purchases help support Summer Fete too! Bring a few dollars to Summer Fete and pick up this year's t-shirt and button.
- Buttons - $2
- T-Shirts - $15
- Youth Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
- Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL
Don't want to wait until July 3 to get your gear? Advance purchases are available through June 29, 4:30 p.m. Visit the Parks and Recreation Department on the first floor of Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road.
Donations and sponsorships help us present Bloomington's biggest one-day festival featuring one of Minnesota's biggest and best fireworks shows every year. If you'd like to provide financial support to Summer Fete you can donate online!
If you prefer to donate by mail, please download and complete the form below and send in with a check. See form for details and instructions.
Donations and Sponsorship Levels
Become a part of Summer Fete! There are options ranging from small to large for individual and corporate donations and sponsorships. Larger donors/sponsors can get their names in front of thousands of people who attend Summer Fete each year.
For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Mark Morrison at mmorrison@BloomingtonMN.gov or 952-563-8693.
Main Stage sponsor: $5,000
Two Main Stage sponsorships are available for Summer Fete 2023. You or your organization’s name will appear in a thank you article placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. Your organization will be thanked for your support at the event. You or your organization will be named the Main Stage Sponsor for all publications distributed to residents and included on the Summer Fete website. A Main Stage Sponsor Banner will be placed prominently at the Main Stage location.
84th Street Kids Stage and Family Fun sponsor: $2,500
You or your organization’s name will appear in a thank you article placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. You or your organization will be thanked for your support at the event. You or your organization will be named an 84th Street Kids’ Stage Sponsor for all publications distributed to residents and included on the Summer Fete website. An 84th Street Kids’ Stage Sponsor Banner will be placed prominently at the Stage location.
Detonation sponsor: $500-999
You or your organization’s name will appear in a thank you article placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. Your organization will be thanked for your support at the event. Your organization’s name & logo will be displayed on a banner at the event.
Stars and Stripes sponsor: $250-499
You or your organization’s name will appear in a thank you article placed in the Bloomington Briefing, which is distributed to Bloomington residents. Your organization will be thanked for your support at the event. Your organization’s name & logo will be displayed on a banner at the event.
Other sponsors:
- Patron: $100-249
- Contributor: $50-99
- Supporter: $1-49
Thank you to these local businesses and organizations for your support and sponsorship of Summer Fete 2024!
DETONATION SPONSORS
Bloomington Minnesota Travel & Tourism
Geritrom Medical: Creating Better Ways to Better Your Life
Mathnasium of Bloomington: The Math Learning Center
New Spaces Design - Build: Your dream. Our team.
STARS & STRIPES SPONSORS
Raindance Sprinkler Systems, Inc.
FAMILY FUN ZONE SPONSOR
Quantum Fiber: Internet that's everything you imagine - and then some.
Summer Fete is presented annually as part of the summer Arts in the Parks series. Visit blm.mn/artsparks to see the extensive 2024 schedule of fun, free performances and events at parks and other locations throughout Bloomington.